Adam110 viewsThe original pastel of "The Creation of Adam" was executed for a national competition held in 1974 and sponsored by the Chicago Institute of Art. Bradley J. Parrish, at sixteen years of age, with no money and living only with his mother in a rented apartment began his entry. He worked without a canvas or easel on the kitchen floor, drawing on plain paper with pastels. Mr. Parrish won the competition of 2,000 participants beginning a career that has brought him national acclaim.
In gratitude to God for His artistic talents, Parrish graciously gave 400 lithographs of his original pastel [which no longer exists] to the LCMS in 1989. The synodical office and each district office, seminary, and college of the LCMS received a lithograph with the remainder being given to congregations of Synod on a 'first come, first-served' basis. Each congregation receiving a lithograph agreed to have it appropriately framed as fine religious art and displayed in a public place where it could be viewed by many. Our thanks to members Alexander and Marilyn Howard for purchasing the frame for this beautiful work of religious art. It is located in the Fireside Room near the Church Library.Mar 25, 2007
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141 views The water pouring from the shell reminds us of the sacrament of Baptism.Mar 25, 2007
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Come Unto Me145 viewsThis oil painting of the loving and compassionate hands of Christ as he urges "Come unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest" was done, as are all Joann Reed's paintings, to help today's humanity to feel God's unending love. Joann Reed is a San Francisco Bay Area artist.Mar 25, 2007
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Luther's Refutation110 views
Printed in Wittenberg in 1521, this framed page is from the first edition of Luther's refutation of Pope Leo X's bull of condemnation. Written in German, it begins with these words: "It is certain that the pope does not have power, nor can he command the church, in articles of faith, neither commandments of morals or good works." The "Refutation" is a gift to the church from Henry and Erika Stelling, July, 1990.Mar 25, 2007
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Baptismal Bird90 viewsMar 25, 2007
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Baptismal Book86 viewsMar 25, 2007
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Baptismal Cross92 viewsMar 25, 2007
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Baptismal Fleur95 viewsMar 25, 2007
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Altar Mosaic235 views
Designed by an artist in Mexico, the altar mosaic was cemented piece by piece to its support backing. It was then raised as one piece from its face down position on the floor to assume its role as the 30+ foot floor-to-peak background for the altar and cross which dominate the chancel.
Note how the flow of the mosaic colors establish a pattern of light which draws the eyes from the cross to Heaven. The mosaic was purchased for the sanctuary by the Lutheran Women's Guild of the congregationMar 24, 2007
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Chancel Seal933 views
The pulpit seal was designed by Martin Luther. At its center is a cross- to remind us that faith in Christ who was crucified saves us.
The heart is placed upon the center of a rose, to show that faith causes joy, consolation and peace.
Around this background is a golden ring, to signify that such bliss in heaven is endless, and more precious than all joys and treasures, since gold is the best and most precious metal. Christ, our dear Lord, will give grace unto eternal life.Mar 24, 2007
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